Thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation: A case report
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) plays a crucial role in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules by offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgical interventions. Nodule rupture is an uncommon complication of RFA. We present a case of nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism after RFA 41 days in a 45-y...
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| author | Le Thi My, MD Tran Thi Hoang Anh, MD Nguyen Thi Thanh Hien, MD Vu Mai Quynh, MD Ngo Thi Thanh Tu, MD Pham Vu Hiep, MD Ngo Van Doan, PhD Duong Manh Cuong, MD Thieu Thi Tra My, MD |
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| description | Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) plays a crucial role in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules by offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgical interventions. Nodule rupture is an uncommon complication of RFA. We present a case of nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism after RFA 41 days in a 45-year-old male patient. The neck ultrasound revealed the disruption of the thyroid nodule capsule and a mass adjacent to the thyroid nodule. Thyroid function tests suggested of hyperthyroidism. The patient was received conservative treatment. Follow-up, the biochemical tests showed TSH and FT4 returned to normal limits 2 weeks later. Five months after radiofrequency ablation shows the thyroid nodule was decrease 92% volume compared to the volume immediately postablation and the soft tissue lesion in the right neck region was completely regressed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d5a7954881f044f3bcd62169c29656dd2025-08-20T02:36:46ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-09-012094807481110.1016/j.radcr.2025.06.020Thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation: A case reportLe Thi My, MD0Tran Thi Hoang Anh, MD1Nguyen Thi Thanh Hien, MD2Vu Mai Quynh, MD3Ngo Thi Thanh Tu, MD4Pham Vu Hiep, MD5Ngo Van Doan, PhD6Duong Manh Cuong, MD7Thieu Thi Tra My, MD8Radiology Department, Vinmec Times City International hospital, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamRadiology Department, Vinmec Times City International hospital, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamRadiology department, Radiology Residency Program VinUniversity, VinUniversity, Hanoi, VietnamRadiology department, Radiology Residency Program VinUniversity, VinUniversity, Hanoi, VietnamRadiology Department, Vinmec Times City International hospital, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamRadiology Department, Vinmec Times City International hospital, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamRadiology Department, Vinmec Times City International hospital, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamGeneral Internal Medicine Department, Vinmec Times City International hospital, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamRadiology Department, Vinmec Times City International hospital, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam; Corresponding author.Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) plays a crucial role in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules by offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgical interventions. Nodule rupture is an uncommon complication of RFA. We present a case of nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism after RFA 41 days in a 45-year-old male patient. The neck ultrasound revealed the disruption of the thyroid nodule capsule and a mass adjacent to the thyroid nodule. Thyroid function tests suggested of hyperthyroidism. The patient was received conservative treatment. Follow-up, the biochemical tests showed TSH and FT4 returned to normal limits 2 weeks later. Five months after radiofrequency ablation shows the thyroid nodule was decrease 92% volume compared to the volume immediately postablation and the soft tissue lesion in the right neck region was completely regressed.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325005679Thyroid nodule ruptureHyperthyroidismRadiofrequency ablation |
| spellingShingle | Le Thi My, MD Tran Thi Hoang Anh, MD Nguyen Thi Thanh Hien, MD Vu Mai Quynh, MD Ngo Thi Thanh Tu, MD Pham Vu Hiep, MD Ngo Van Doan, PhD Duong Manh Cuong, MD Thieu Thi Tra My, MD Thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation: A case report Radiology Case Reports Thyroid nodule rupture Hyperthyroidism Radiofrequency ablation |
| title | Thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation: A case report |
| title_full | Thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation: A case report |
| title_short | Thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation: A case report |
| title_sort | thyroid nodule rupture and hyperthyroidism following radiofrequency ablation a case report |
| topic | Thyroid nodule rupture Hyperthyroidism Radiofrequency ablation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325005679 |
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